Synergistic acidic HER catalysis
Atomic-scale Hf-O-Ru configuration with hydrogen spillover synergy enables proton adsorption on Hf, hydrogen migration via O-bridge, and efficient H2 detachment on Ru, overcoming interfacial transport limits of conventional heterostructured catalysts.
Wang, Yaobin · Lu, Qian · Li, Feng · Guan, Daqin · Bu, Yunfei
Advanced Functional Materials 2023
Unique Hf/Ru dual-site synergistic mechanism in acidic HER
Fast hydrogen migration through O-bridge sites
High conductivity and unusual charge redistribution enhance intrinsic activity